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Title RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: IMPACT ON REGIONAL TRADE PATTERNS AMONGST POST-SOVIET STATES

Author(s) Maheer Imran

Abstract The Russia-Ukraine war has significantly changed trade relationships among post-Soviet countries. It has affected economic partnerships, trade routes, and market dependencies. This thesis explores how the war has impacted five major post-Soviet economies. These include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia from South Caucasus Region, Beralus and Moldova from Eastern Europe, and Kazakhstan from Central Asia. The study looks at changes in trade patterns, energy exports, reliance on infrastructure, and new trade alliances. It also examines how these countries are working to diversify their trade networks. Many of them are reducing their dependence on Russia and building stronger economic ties with new partners such as the European Union, China, and Turkey. This research analyzes trade data, government policies, and geopolitical developments to highlight major challenges. These challenges include disruptions in supply chains, market instability, and the effects of sanctions placed on Russia. The study also looks at how these countries are responding to economic risks. Some key strategies include investing in better infrastructure, signing new trade agreements, and increasing regional cooperation. The findings show that the war has pushed many post-Soviet countries to find new ways to strengthen their economies. However, they still face challenges such as long-term instability, political uncertainty, and limitations in infrastructure. This thesis provides recommendations to help these countries become more economically stable. It suggests ways to improve regional cooperation and create more reliable trade networks in the future. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of economic changes in post-Soviet states. It also offers useful insights for policymakers, economists, and trade experts who are working to navigate these new economic realities.

Type Thesis/Dissertation

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2025-06-17

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